480 - Dio Rock 'N' Roll Children 1985

Ronnie James Dio formed Dio in October 1982 after leaving Black Sabbath. In an interview, available on the special edition re-release of Holy Diver, Dio states that he never intended to begin a solo career. His intention was to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member drummer Vinny Appice. Naming the band Dio made sense from a commercial standpoint, as the name was already well-known at that time. In addition to Ronnie on vocals and keyboards originally, and Vinny Appice on drums, the band featured Vivian Campbell who played guitar, and Jimmy Bain, bass. "Rock 'N' Roll Children" was the sixth single released by heavy metal band Dio, appearing on their 1985 LP, "Sacred Heart".